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LT05 JGZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,745 mi
Last recorded119,745 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 JGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 119,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread 185/60/R14 82 H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 119,743 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread 185/60/R14 82 H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 119,572 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 119,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 117,110 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 117,109 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,012 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2016 111,998 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 107,169 miles

n/s/f worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2015 107,150 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,767 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing and light stepping

Pass 22 Nov 2012 91,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,784 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,332 miles

Handbrake nearing end of full travel.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2010 70,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,558 miles

Advise Wheel Alignment check.

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,074 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 42,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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LT05 JGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 64,249 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT05 JGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT05 JGZ registered?

LT05 JGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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